Women Take Prominent Role In Gun Debate

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Above: Ronnee Schreiber, a San Diego State University political science professor and author of "Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics," talks to KPBS about women's role in the debate over guns.

“For women, the ability to arm ourselves for our protection is even more consequential than for men," she said at the hearing. "Because guns are the great equalizer in a violent confrontation. As a result, we protect women by safeguarding our second amendment rights.”

What women are saying about guns and how they're saying it has caught the attention of Ronnee Schreiber, a political science professor at San Diego State University and author of the book "Righting Feminism: Conservative Women and American Politics."

She said some women argue as mothers, saying the country needs gun control to keep children safe.

“Conversely of course, Gayle Trotter does the opposite, saying we need guns to protect women and their children," Schreiber said. "So it’s a really interesting debate going on here, and they’re both using these conceptualizations of mother to frame these debates.”

Women are more likely to support gun control measures than men. But a recent Pew Research Center poll shows that 38 percent of women prioritize gun rights over gun control.

There should be no battle over gun control.Guns are used to kill people including innocent children.Ban guns like pistols, assault weapons and others that kill.There is no reason to have them in society.If you think owning a gun will protect you, then you must be told that guns kill far more people than they protect.Forget the Second Amendment that was written in the 1700s for protection against Indians, other colonists and for a well armed militia.This is 2013 and guns are being used to kill and kill.Get rid of them and stop hiding behind an outdated law.